Frame ID? Worn paint, surface rust, Nuovo Record
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Frame ID? Worn paint, surface rust, Nuovo Record
This was one of many bikes that came into the shop today; no one can pinpoint what it is. I'm hoping the brain trust here may recognize some aspect of this frameset. It has full Nuovo Record, no front wheel, and a newer rear wheel, but with what appears to be a Regina 6-speed freewheel (I didn't get a chance to peek beneath the dirt, busy days). There's also a faint rectangular ghosting on the front of the headtube. I didn't have a chance to snap a full-bike shot. Lots of paint is scraped away, a fair amount of surface rust, but overall not terrible. Unfortunately, most of the name has been removed. What I've been able to make out is it begins with "Li" and then maybe a "g" or an "o"? The last two letters appear to be "t" and probably an "o" or maybe an "e"? The lugs, fork crown, and bottom bracket windows seem like they may be more useful for identification. There is a serial number on the bottom bracket, but it's actually easier to see in the photo than in person, and it's not easy to see in the photo — 2, 0, 8 or 6 or 0, 5 or 3 or 8, 1, 0. I seem to have forgotten to also take photos of the stem/handlebars/brake levers.
The components all feel great. Haven't tried moving the seatpost or stem yet. Feels light (caveat: no front wheel) for its size; 60-63.
The components all feel great. Haven't tried moving the seatpost or stem yet. Feels light (caveat: no front wheel) for its size; 60-63.
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Coolest 'hot mess' I've seen in a while. I was hoping Limongi but don't seem likely.
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downtube transfer may be Liotto as in Gino Liotto
one U.S. agent for the marque was Portuesi of CycloPedia in Michigan
lug pattern appears BOCAMA Competition 83
https://www.liotto.com/
https://www.classicrendezvous.com/Italy/Liotto-Gino.htm
https://www.peterbrueggeman.com/cr/liotto.htm
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downtube transfer may be Liotto as in Gino Liotto
one U.S. agent for the marque was Portuesi of CycloPedia in Michigan
lug pattern appears BOCAMA Competition 83
https://www.liotto.com/
https://www.classicrendezvous.com/Italy/Liotto-Gino.htm
https://www.peterbrueggeman.com/cr/liotto.htm
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Incredible!
Definitely seems like it's Liotto after a quick google. The lettering matches perfectly. Thank you!
I'll try to get some better full-bike shots tomorrow. I'm not sure about a rear hub, but I believe we have a front, high-flange Record hub kicking around...
Definitely seems like it's Liotto after a quick google. The lettering matches perfectly. Thank you!
I'll try to get some better full-bike shots tomorrow. I'm not sure about a rear hub, but I believe we have a front, high-flange Record hub kicking around...
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The lettering appears to me hand painted. It would be nice to have the great knowledge of @juvela brought to bear on the fork crown, which I think of as an older style. Might this be a bike from the sixties? It would be nice to see the dropouts.
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The lug pattern looks quite similar, if not exactly the same, as those on a '69 Masi Special I was once curating; now owned by Bob Freeman:
So, possibly the OP'S subject bike is a 60s machine? Btw, Bob referred to this pattern as 'Gianlucca', or something like that.
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So, possibly the OP'S subject bike is a 60s machine? Btw, Bob referred to this pattern as 'Gianlucca', or something like that.
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Too bad about the state of the frame since it looks like a very nice one.
As noted by others, the decals are Liotto but the frame has all the telltale signs of a Giuseppe Pelà build.
I don't think the decals were applied randomly; I've seen a couple of other Liottos that were made by Pelà.
Pelà only did contract builds, so you will see his work wearing decals of all sorts of brands (including Masi, as Drillium Dude pointed out).
Here's an Elio badged Pelà:
And here's one of those Liottos I mentioned earlier:
As noted by others, the decals are Liotto but the frame has all the telltale signs of a Giuseppe Pelà build.
I don't think the decals were applied randomly; I've seen a couple of other Liottos that were made by Pelà.
Pelà only did contract builds, so you will see his work wearing decals of all sorts of brands (including Masi, as Drillium Dude pointed out).
Here's an Elio badged Pelà:
And here's one of those Liottos I mentioned earlier:
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the top tube transfer on this example posted by MauriceMoss appears to read "CIME" - does anyone know if this would be a model name or a team name for example?
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the top tube transfer on this example posted by MauriceMoss appears to read "CIME" - does anyone know if this would be a model name or a team name for example?
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I have come to prefer "patina". Picked up a Frejus in similar condition. Treated the rust, cleaned it up and called it good. I just like bikes that show their age.
This will be a fun project!
This will be a fun project!
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Amazing info from everyone who’s contributed, thank you so much!
RD reads “Pat 72” which seems to put it near the end of Pelá’s time building. Seatpost came out without much struggle. We also had a set of wheels with low flange Record hubs laced to Ambrosio tubular rims. The bike underwent a flatbar conversion before coming to us, so no Campy brake levers. The 25” seat tube makes this more tempting.
RD reads “Pat 72” which seems to put it near the end of Pelá’s time building. Seatpost came out without much struggle. We also had a set of wheels with low flange Record hubs laced to Ambrosio tubular rims. The bike underwent a flatbar conversion before coming to us, so no Campy brake levers. The 25” seat tube makes this more tempting.
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This was one of many bikes that came into the shop today; no one can pinpoint what it is. I'm hoping the brain trust here may recognize some aspect of this frameset. It has full Nuovo Record, no front wheel, and a newer rear wheel, but with what appears to be a Regina 6-speed freewheel (I didn't get a chance to peek beneath the dirt, busy days). There's also a faint rectangular ghosting on the front of the headtube. I didn't have a chance to snap a full-bike shot. Lots of paint is scraped away, a fair amount of surface rust, but overall not terrible. Unfortunately, most of the name has been removed. What I've been able to make out is it begins with "Li" and then maybe a "g" or an "o"? The last two letters appear to be "t" and probably an "o" or maybe an "e"? The lugs, fork crown, and bottom bracket windows seem like they may be more useful for identification. There is a serial number on the bottom bracket, but it's actually easier to see in the photo than in person, and it's not easy to see in the photo — 2, 0, 8 or 6 or 0, 5 or 3 or 8, 1, 0. I seem to have forgotten to also take photos of the stem/handlebars/brake levers.
The components all feel great. Haven't tried moving the seatpost or stem yet. Feels light (caveat: no front wheel) for its size; 60-63.
The components all feel great. Haven't tried moving the seatpost or stem yet. Feels light (caveat: no front wheel) for its size; 60-63.
Too bad about the state of the frame since it looks like a very nice one.
As noted by others, the decals are Liotto but the frame has all the telltale signs of a Giuseppe Pelà build.
I don't think the decals were applied randomly; I've seen a couple of other Liottos that were made by Pelà.
Pelà only did contract builds, so you will see his work wearing decals of all sorts of brands (including Masi, as Drillium Dude pointed out).
Here's an Elio badged Pelà:
As noted by others, the decals are Liotto but the frame has all the telltale signs of a Giuseppe Pelà build.
I don't think the decals were applied randomly; I've seen a couple of other Liottos that were made by Pelà.
Pelà only did contract builds, so you will see his work wearing decals of all sorts of brands (including Masi, as Drillium Dude pointed out).
Here's an Elio badged Pelà:
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Finally, a full shot of the bike
I believe someone asked for a shot of the dropout. That screw will take some work.
I don’t know why people always complain about getting to these seat clamp bolts, it was pretty easy for me.
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bathe it in a nice warm tub of oxalic acid solution, stir until done.
This is worth some effort since it's a Pelà...have at it and take your time.
Thanks again to drilliumdude for pointing to the Masi, and to MauriceMoss for nailing it!
This is worth some effort since it's a Pelà...have at it and take your time.
Thanks again to drilliumdude for pointing to the Masi, and to MauriceMoss for nailing it!
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Great find! This reminds me of my ItalVega. I spent a good amount of time bringing it back . I was lucky in that my entire frame was chromed under the paint so when I got the rust off, the chrome poking through gave a nice look. I get a lot of compliments when I ride it , it seems a patina look is desirable to some folks. To see my journey check my blog joesvintageroadbikes.wordpress. See Rusty Resurrection, there are a few posts on there about the acquisition , restoration, and of course , riding the bike.
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D-ring bolt on left shift lever not Tullio; appears it may be Yoshi
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D-ring bolt on left shift lever not Tullio; appears it may be Yoshi
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Can't get nothing past y'all! Already replaced. Luckily we had an extra set of shifters, so I was able to replace the bolt. The right/rear shifter has quite a bit of lateral play. I meant to check if the nylon washer behind the metal cover was oriented properly today but got caught up in the usual business and forgot to check. Are there any other potential culprits that could contribute to lateral play in those shifters?
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Can't get nothing past y'all! Already replaced. Luckily we had an extra set of shifters, so I was able to replace the bolt. The right/rear shifter has quite a bit of lateral play. I meant to check if the nylon washer behind the metal cover was oriented properly today but got caught up in the usual business and forgot to check. Are there any other potential culprits that could contribute to lateral play in those shifters?
depending on generation of shift lever set washer behind outer plate may be metal
play you mention may be due to incorrect washer being put in or more likely simply left out
since stop plate is chrome with a housing stop it is not all that late
previous generation had black oxide finish stop plate with housing stop
next generation has alloy stop plate without a housing stop
sounds like you are having plenty of good fun with this Peppino!
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Pulled the shifter apart during lunch at work. It seems like the rivet or whatever holding the shifter to the clamp is what’s loose.